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$271+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to McAllen (DSM - MFE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MFE
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to McAllen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to McAllen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:08 pm
DSM
-
MFE
1 stop4h 58m
American Airlines
Tue 2/245:28 am
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/411:17 am
DSM
-
MFE
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 3/115:28 am
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/17$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:08 pm
DSM
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MFE
1 stop4h 58m
American Airlines
Mon 2/235:28 am
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/146:08 pm
DSM
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MFE
1 stop4h 58m
American Airlines
Thu 2/197:05 pm
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/35:24 am
DSM
-
MFE
2 stops11h 30m
Delta
Tue 3/105:25 am
MFE
-
DSM
2 stops10h 17m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/610:36 am
DSM
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MFE
2 stops13h 21m
Delta
Tue 3/105:25 am
MFE
-
DSM
2 stops10h 17m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:05 am
DSM
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MFE
1 stop5h 10m
American Airlines
Fri 3/135:28 am
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$311

Find flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to McAllen (MFE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$293
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-McAllen Miller Intl flight deals.
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From Des Moines to McAllen Miller Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to McAllen that are best for you.

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Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

6:08 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 58m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 3/11

7:05 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$271

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

6:08 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 58m

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 2/23

5:28 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 06m

$275

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

6:08 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 58m

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 2/19

7:05 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$279

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Sat 3/7

5:24 am-5:08 pm

2 stops11h 44m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 3/10

5:25 am-3:42 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$282

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:24 am-4:54 pm

2 stops11h 30m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 3/10

5:25 am-3:42 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$282

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Fri 3/6

10:36 am-11:57 pm

2 stops13h 21m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 3/10

5:25 am-3:42 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$286

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

3:26 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 40m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 2/24

5:28 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 06m

$327

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Deals found on 1/18

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to McAllen

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-McAllen flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-McAllen flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-McAllen flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-McAllen flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-McAllen flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to McAllen

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to McAllen

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to McAllen?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to McAllen (average of $150). Flying from Des Moines to McAllen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $330). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to McAllen?

Reviews of airlines servicing McAllen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to McAllen. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to McAllen. Reviews last updated January 20, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to McAllen, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,180 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,180 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,180 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,164 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,180 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to McAllen?

    American Airlines can get you from Des Moines to McAllen in just under 4h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1092 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to McAllen round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to McAllen round-trip from $258. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to McAllen that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to McAllen flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to McAllen?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to McAllen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to McAllen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to McAllen?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to McAllen (average of $150). Flying from Des Moines to McAllen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $330). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to McAllen

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to McAllen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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